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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.38, 75.52 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.38, 75.52 and 39.62 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.38 : 75.52 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.38/75.52 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.38x = 75.52 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.38x = 2,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.90/50.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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